el descanso

the rest

Example Sentence

Necesito descanso para rendir bien en clase.

I need rest to perform well in class.

Meaning

El descanso means rest or a break that helps you recover energy.

Common Phrases

  • necesitar descanso — to need rest
  • tomar un descanso — to take a break

Example

Necesito descanso antes de empezar a estudiar.

I need rest before I start studying.

Common Mistake

Using the wrong verb: say tomar un descanso, not hacer un descanso.